Summary
1 Paisa coin, issued by Maharaja Bhanwar Pal in the Karauli Princely State, India
Hammered copper coinage possibly struck at the Sawai Jaipur mint in 1887 AD, Year 2 of the Maharaja's reign
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian, mostly off flan, but the date numerals 88 and part of 7 for 1887 can be seen
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian, mostly off flan, but the regnal year 2 is near the top
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Although little of the obverse legend is on the coin, it can be expanded and translated to: The exalted Queen Emperor of India, with the mark of Bhanwar Pal and his Regnal year, 2.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Robert Edwards - Museum of Victoria, 24 May 1984
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Date Issued
1887 AD
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Issued By
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.92 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
KM#61
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 640 Pages